Woo! asked:

Here’s what i have written so far…

“So after all we’ve been through, all I’ve done for you, you’re just going to leave me?!” I managed to choke through the everlasting tears.
“Lets not jump to conclusions, Liz! I said I was thinking of joining the Army, not that I was!”
“But Scott, I love you.”
“And I love you to” He managed a smile.

I turned my head and looked around me, the TV was still blaring, the bed was un made and last nights dinner was still on the side, begging to be cleared up. God I was starting to think he needed me more than I needed him. He pulled me close and hugged me tight.

“It would only be a year” He whispered softly into my ear. That really set me off, I mean how dare he, just as I was beginning to relax, he had to mention it once again!
“Scott! Just drop it!” I yelled at the top of my voice and stomped out of his apartment, my eyes flooded with tears.

I burst through the door, shrugging off my coat and sending my handbag flying across the kitchen. I flopped on the sofa, buried my head in the pillow and I began to think.

I couldn’t lose someone to the war again, my Brother had gone to war when I was ten years old, he died on the first week in Iraq. Three shots in the chest. Dead. He had been so sure that he would be fine and would be back before Christmas.

The worst part of it all was that we were all set for the welcome home party, balloons were everywhere, laying across the living room like a woolly blanket, but instead of opening the door and being greeted by Dan (My brother) I was introduced to his sergeant, who explained it all and mentioned that Dan’s body had not been recovered.

No, I definitely couldn’t let Scott put me through all that again, I know I was being paranoid but only for his and his family’s good.

I was awoken by the piercing screech of my alarm clock, which did not ease me into a good mood at all. I ate my cornflakes quickly, they were tasteless and my cuppa was exactly the same.

After I was changed I decided it was time to visit Scott, I pulled on my coat and slipped into my shoes. As I was walking down through the high street, I caught a glimpse of myself in a shop window. I was taken aback by my appearance, my hair was knotted and greasy, I’d forgot my make up and I looked very pale and to top it all off I had a zit sprouting from my nose!

Now, compared to Scott I was a rat! He attracted everyone, women wanted him and men wanted to be him. He had the most amazing sapphire blue eyes and short blonde hair, he was quite tall and muscular, but what attracted me was his personality. He was so thoughtful and sweet and that’s why I loved him from the start.

When I arrived at Scott’s I let myself in with my key, as soon as I pulled open the door, I knew something was up. The place smelt fresh and looked terribly clean and perfect. There was no sign of Scott anywhere but by the phone there was a note that read:

Liz, If your reading this I’m probably at the Army directory office, I know you’re extremely sensitive about me joining, but I’m fighting for the country and it sounds so right. I will be back after training in six months to visit. I love you so much, Liz. Please see how much this means to me, Bye. Scott xxx

I broke down immediately after reading it, I fell down hard onto the cold, unforgiving floor and lay their, weeping to my hearts content.

Then I decided it wasn’t too late, I forced myself up and raced out the door. I rushed down through the street, pushing past anyone who got in my way.